I'm definitely biased.... but *both* Los Al sets (FX and Trax) were amazing this year. Possibly the best ever for both groups. Everyone is truly, profoundly sad not to be able to perform them at Nationals. Unfortunately there really aren't any quality videos to release that have full costumes/sets. Hopefully there will be a way to record the sets and release them later this spring.
I don’t think anyone is super upset about the quality. I’m not sure how many agree with me but both John Burroughs and Los Al have my favorite shows each has done this year.
Logistically speaking, I think it’s almost impossible to reschedule between booking the Opry for another three days and having all the school districts, hotels, Opry, etc. agree on the same weekend so that multiple groups can attend. I know it sucks but I’m afraid there isn’t a ton anybody can do right now.
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois just shuttered all Illinois schools until March 30. It is extremely unlikely if not impossible at this point that Swings will attend nationals
Predictions based off of the updated list:
GC: MZ Swingsations (BV, BC)
1RU: Decatur
2RU: CRW/Manchester (BB)
3RU: Jackson Academy
4RU: CRK
5RU: Jackson Prep